How to Enable the Classic macOS Startup Chime on New Macs

Feb. 26, 2020



Enable the Classic Startup Chime on Newer Macs

Enable the Classic Startup Chime on Newer Macs

For those unfamiliar, the chiming startup sound was actually(C-major chord)developed to let macOS users know that thediagnostic testsdidn’t find any software or hardware issues. And it had existed on almost every Mac boot since1991.One more thing worth noting is that themost recent F-sharp chordhad first forayed intoiMac G3 (1998)which was the first consumer-facing product to launch under the recently returned CEO Steve Jobs. Moreover, G3 proved to be a game-changer for Apple, saving the company from the impending financial ruin in the late 1990s. Now that you’ve got a fair amount of history behind this iconic sound, let’s get on with the quick steps!

  1. Launch theTerminal appon your Mac.

Note:Ensure that the volume of your Mac is up so that you can hear the classy chime sound.

  1. Now, enter thefollowing commandand hit theEnter/Return key.

  2. Next,enter your admin password.

  3. Next,close the Terminal appandrestart your Mac(Apple menu -> Restart).

Now, wait for the familiar chime sound to ring your ears when the Mac boots up.

If you ever wish to get rid of the chime sound, you can do so just as easily.

  1. Open theTerminal appon your macOS device. Then,paste the following command and hit Enter/Return.

  2. Now, you need toenter your admin password.

  3. Next,quit the Terminal appandrestartyour Mac.

So, that’s the way you can enable the iconic chiming startup sound on your newer Macs. Hopefully, the upcoming macOS updates don’t render it useless. As quite a lot of macOS users like this sound, it would be better if Apple offered an option to turn it on/off from the system preferences. What’s your take on it? And more importantly, have you found this trick worth giving a try? Do share your feedback with us in the comments below.

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